Head of School — Sacred Heart Chinese School Vacancy at Sacred Heart Chinese School, Kolkata
Sacred Heart Chinese SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Sacred Heart Chinese School
- School
- Sacred Heart Chinese School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Head of School — Sacred Heart Chinese School at Sacred Heart Chinese School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 108+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Sacred Heart Chinese School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Sacred Heart Church School, Kolkata is co-educational. This school offers education irrespective of the student's gender.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Sacred Heart Chinese School
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
About Sacred Heart Chinese School
Sacred Heart Chinese School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1918, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sacred Heart Church School, Kolkata is co-educational. This school offers education irrespective of the student's gender.
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